League: WWE Sport: Wrestling Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

John Cena returns to WWE Raw to announce John Cena Classic details

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 4:18 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

John Cena returns to WWE Raw to announce John Cena Classic details

Summary

John Cena is set to return to WWE Raw on November 2, marking his first appearance since his retirement in December. Cena will share details about the newly announced John Cena Classic, which features a voting element allowing fans to influence outcomes. Initially revealed in May, the tournament will take place in December and is expected to encompass both present and future WWE stars. On Wednesday, Cena will also appear on NXT, potentially introducing competitors for the Classic. Fans are eager to learn how the voting mechanism will work alongside traditional match results.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Cena's return to WWE Raw is on November 2.
•The John Cena Classic will be held in December with fan voting.
•Cena will also appear on NXT following his Raw return.
•The tournament is described as non-canonical to existing WWE storylines.
•Details on competitors and voting rules will be shared soon.

Latest Updates

4:18 AMYahoo Sports — John Cena Classic: Details Revealed for Upcoming Tournament as John Cena Returns to WWE Raw for 1st Time Since Retirement

What they're saying

"
According to John Cena, after next week, the wait will be over, and the speculation will end as the 17-time world champion seems poised to finally explain the details of the much-talked-about 'Never Seen' Classic. Announced on Monday and further hyped up by the man himself, John Cena will be making his return to WWE …
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

WWE Wrestling